Burnham Benefits Expands Wellness Program Service with New Account Executive, Cathy Rodriguez

IRVINE, CA (May 29, 2013) – Burnham Benefits Insurance Services, one of the largest employee benefits brokerages in California and one of the few to specialize solely in strategic employee benefits consulting and brokerage services, welcomes Cathy Rodriguez as its newest account executive and expert in the strategic management of wellness programs.

Rodriguez will put her depth of experience with wellness initiatives to work in new business development for Burnham. As an expert in the strategic implementation of wellness programs, she will construct 3- to 5-year wellness programs and coach clients through Burnham's seven foundations of wellness program success: gaining C-level support, creating cohesive teams, collecting data, using the data to create an operating plan, choosing appropriate interventions, creating a supportive employee environment and ensuring that the programs continue to improve with constant evaluation and ROI analysis.

"We're excited about the strategic capabilities Cathy brings to our expanding wellness team," says Kristen Allison, founder and CEO of Burnham Benefits Insurance Services and a 30-year veteran of the employee benefits industry. "She's a proven force in evaluating carriers, negotiating with vendors and guiding clients through every step in establishing, maintaining, and evaluating the ROI of excellent programs. She's a welcome addition to our expanding team."

Rodriguez was attracted to Burnham Benefits' unique combination of boutique-style, personal service and the powerhouse resources of a big firm. It's an environment that's ideal for an employee benefits specialist who takes pride in exceeding client expectations.

"Working side by side with clients is incredibly rewarding," says Rodriguez. "I spent many years working in the human resources field which gave me a clear understanding of what our clients really need in terms of both logistics and results. Collaborating with them allows me to design the best, most effective wellness programs to fit their individual needs. The resources and support Burnham provides, allow me to deliver a level of service I'm extremely proud of."

Rodriguez has spent 15 years in the employee benefits industry, most recently as a senior account manager at HUB International. She's a member of the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA), through which she was granted a faculty status designation.

Burnham Benefits is an industry leader in providing cutting-edge, innovative employee wellness programs. California employers look to Burnham to develop customized programs that improve the health of their employees and prove cost-effective against rising healthcare costs.

Burnham is a modern employee benefits and insurance services company. We apply a unique blend of expert knowledge, unmatched personal service and proactive planning to create proven strategic solutions and promote a culture of wellness for our clients.

Burnham is a certified B Corp, a designation reserved for companies who reflect not just the desire to be the best in the world, but the best for the world.